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Fair and Competitive Markets and U.S. Egg Production Down
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. ag groups are reacting to the USDA’s proposed Packers and Stockyards rule titled “Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets, and U.S. egg production totaled 9.1 billion in May, down 2% from May of 2023.
Buy Local Raspberries Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
It seems BUY LOCAL, or at least American, gets a lot of lip service these days, but Washington Raspberry Commission director Henry Bierlink tells us why it's a good idea.
Buy Local Raspberries Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
It seems BUY LOCAL, or at least American, gets a lot of lip service these days, but Washington Raspberry Commission director Henry Bierlink tells us why it's a good idea.
WA Wine and International Trade
Fruit Grower Report
A group of 60-plus members of Congress are calling on the Administration for help expanding international markets for American wines, including Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse.
Thanksgiving Plans Vary and Cattle Herd Lowest in Decades
The Agribusiness Update
As Americans gear for Thursday’s Thanksgiving meal, survey shows 37% plan to host the meal, 43% have chosen to attend, and the rest plan to dine out, and the nation’s ranchers slashed the U.S. cattle herd to its lowest level in decades.
California Water Managers Collaborate and USDA Helps Specialty Crops
The Agribusiness Update
Some 150 water managers gather in Sacramento to collaborate on some of the state’s most challenging water issues, and USDA is starting a new effort to support Specialty Crop producers and increase competitiveness.
Thanksgiving Food Grown in Florida and USDA Helps Specialty Crops
The Agribusiness Update
When you’re giving thanks this Thanksgiving, consider that much of your food grew in the Sunshine State, say University of Florida experts, and USDA is starting a new effort to support Specialty Crop producers and increase competitiveness.
India Tariffs on Almonds and Walnuts and Farmers Slam WOTUS Modifications
The Agribusiness Update
India's removal of retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. farm products made almonds and walnuts from California less competitive, and farm groups say they’re disappointed in a revised WOTUS rule.
California Dairy Holiday Demand Up and CoBank on Ag Economy
The Agribusiness Update
Demand for California dairy products higher for the holidays, and CoBank's Year Ahead report shows while things are improving there's still cause for concern.
Drones to Quantify Water Use and Consumers Willing to Spend for Fresh Foods
The Agribusiness Update
University of California, Merced, researchers turn to drones and NASA satellite technology to quantify water use, and survey shows consumers willing to spend more to get healthier fresh foods.
Sharpshooter Gene Editing and World Food Prices Down in April
The Agribusiness Update
UC Riverside scientists are looking at gene-editing technology to combat the glassy-winged sharpshooter, and World food prices down slightly in April.
Trump-Era Aquaculture Executive Order Under Fire
Southeast Regional Ag News
More than 175 fishing, food advocacy and environmental groups call on the Biden administration to revoke the Trump Administration's executive order, "Promoting Seafood Competitiveness and Economic Growth."
UPSIDE Foods on Cultivated Meats and More Supply Chain Concerns
The Agribusiness Update
UPSIDE Foods is taking the next step in bringing cultivated meats to consumers in their new facility, and more Ag Groups expressing concerns over supply chain woes.
Deere Says No Third Offer and Biofuel Groups Like Build Back Better
The Agribusiness Update
A Jon Deere spokesman says there will be no third offer for union workers, and biofuel companies like Growth Energy like the $1-billion for biofuels infrastructure in the Build Back Better budget.
Ag Exports Up Nearly 25% and Ag Employment Stable for Past Decade
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Ag Exports for 2021 running nearly 25% higher, and Ag wages and employment remain stable over past decade.
Vilsack Talks Ida Relief
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about what's being done to repair infrastructure after Hurricane Ida hit the supply chain hard.
Georgia's Farmtastic Fun Day, and USDA's $10-million for Specialty Crops
The Agribusiness Update
Lots of fun at last month's Farmtastic Fun Day in Morgan County Georgia, and USDA announces $10-million for grant funding in the 2021 Specialty Crop Multi-State Program.
USDA Heirs' Relending and Grassley on Small Livestock Producers
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces $67-million in loans for Heirs' Property Relending Program, and Senator Chuck Grassley wants to level the playing field for smaller livestock producers.
ASF Confirmed in Dominican Republic and Grassley on Small Livestock Producers
The Agribusiness Update
African Swine Fever cases confirmed in Dominican Republic, and Senator Chuck Grassley looks to level playing field for smaller livestock producers.
Senators Ask for Help with EU Trade and Soft Skills for Ag Employees
The Agribusiness Update
Senators Warnock and Tuberville as Ag Secretary and USTR for help with EU Trade Barriers, and Survey shows soft skills as important for ag employers as ag knowledge.